Newsletter No 10

November 16th 2018

Our Current Value is: Caring

Dear Parents and Carers

We currently have vacancies for two cleaners. Wendy Walton one of our cleaners will be leaving us at the end of this term. We thank her for all she has contributed to our school and wish her well in her new ventures. Application forms and details of the posts are on our website.

Bikeability

The first group of Year 6 children had Bikeability training this week and all achieved an excellent standard. The instructor commented on what a wonderful group they were and the ‘best‘ she had worked with in ages! Well done everyone and what great ambassadors for our school you are.

PTA AGM

The PTA held their AGM on Wednesday. Kelly Hale and Gayle Phillips stepped down as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. I would like to extend a huge thank you to them both for the work they have done over the last couple of years in their roles. Jo Whawell will continue as Treasurer with Sue Phillips as Secretary. Kath Walsh steps up to be Chair and Sharon Taylor the Vice- Chair. Thank you to all who have contributed to the work of the PTA this year and raised valuable funds for the school.

Oxford Half Marathon Thanks

You may remember that Catherine Frampton, one of our Governors, ran the Oxford Half Marathon in aid of the school. I am delighted to say that with match funding from her company that she has raised a tremendous £1400 for the school that we are using to help fund the running track. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Catherine for raising this money for the school.

If you think your company is able to provide matched funding please do let me know or speak to a member of the PTA as it is a great way of fundraising.

Christmas Raffle

The PTA is running a Raffle this year with the prizes to be drawn at the Christmas Disco on 14th December. Raffle Tickets have gone out this week with children. We would like each class to produce a hamper as a prize and are offering a dress down day on Friday 7th December in return for a donation for a Christmas Hamper.

Lower Key Stage 2 Assembly

Next week’s assembly (23rd November) will start at 2.15pm and not our usual 2.30pm start time.

Key Stage 2 Trip to Bristol

Year 6 will be going to the museum on Friday 23rd November and Year 5 will be going on Wednesday 28th November. Children need to be at school by 8:15am prompt, since the coach is leaving at 8:25am. Children will require a packed lunch and water bottle for the visit as well as a coat (in case of wet or cold weather). We aim to arrive back at Madley Brook by 5:00pm. Teachers will phone ahead if delayed due to traffic. Should you have any questions, please see your child’s class teacher.

If your child is in receipt of free school meals and you would like the kitchen to prepare a packed lunch please let the office know on Monday.

Pantomime Trips

Reception and Key Stage 1 on Tuesday 20th November, Key Stage 2 on Tuesday 27th November. Children may bring a non-fizzy drink and a small packet of sweets for the interval. Please do not provide your child with a family pack of sweets or anything chocolate. Parents of children in Reception and Key Stage 1 who have not pre-ordered a school packed lunch will need to provide one on the day.

Bags2School

The collection is on Monday and bags may be left outside the main entrance during the drop off time.

Colouring Competition

The PTA has issued a Christmas Colouring Competition today. Each entry will cost 50p and drawings must be returned by next Friday. Prizes of an Advent Calendar will be awarded to winners in Nursery/Reception, Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2.

Gardening

Our next working date is Sunday 25th November from 10am. It would be great to have some extra helping hands. Free bacon butties, tea, coffee and squash will be supplied.

Parent teacher meetings will be held in the week beginning 4th March. The appointments will go live on Tuesday 26th February on your Parent Mail account. Parents of children with special educational needs will need to ring the office on...